The NFVF’s bursary programme is aimed at building capacity by upskilling film & TV professionals for global competitiveness through its support of qualifying applicants for overseas studies which are not offered in South African tertiary institutions. However, Live Performance or Acting programmes are excluded.
About National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africa’s film and video industry, providing:
Funding for the development, production, marketing, and distribution of films.
Training and development of filmmakers.
Commissioning research and producing industry statistics to provide both the public and stakeholders with valuable insights into the South African film industry.
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National Film & Video Foundation Bursary
Aim and Benefits of National Film & Video Foundation Bursary
- Full tuition fees (on a tertiary institution’s letterhead);
- Accommodation and Meals – (proforma invoices and / or any supporting documents on institution or supplier letterhead)
- Other Resources – e.g. textbook, computer, software – (proforma invoices and / or any supporting documents on institution or supplier letterhead)
Requirements for National Film & Video Foundation Bursary Qualification
An applicant must:
- Be a South African citizen;
- Have completed and passed matric
- Have a good academic record;
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance;
- Be registered or provisionally registered to study for a full-time undergraduate, postgraduate diploma or degree in Film / TV disciplines at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
Interview date, Process and Venue for National Film & Video Foundation Bursary
Selection Criteria:
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- Financial need – qualifying applicants under this criterion are people whose parent/s or guardian/s (if the Applicant is a minor) earn a combined income of less than R600 000 per annum
- Academic performance – the applicant’s academic performance is rated based on their current or latest results or qualification; whichever one applies. For students who are already studying, an aggregate of 60% plus the satisfaction of a minimum pass rate to proceed to the next year of study must be fulfilled. (For matric learners, whose results are not available, the assessment will be based on the Applicant’s Grade 11 results or matric mid-year results, and approval is dependent on acceptance at a tertiary institution);
- Motivation – the applicant must submit a detailed motivation for studying and its relevance to the applicant’s intended career aspirations;
- Demographics – the applicant’s gender, race, disability, and home province are considered in accordance with the NFVF transformation objectives; and
- Developmental mandate adherence – transformation considerations will be applied for each applicant i.e. gender, demographics, race, disability, and provincial location of the applicant.
Documents Required for Application
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- A complete online application form
- Letter of acceptance from the institution or a letter of acknowledgment of their application.
- A one-page letter of motivation (for tuition funding)
- Certified ID Copy (Dated within six months of the application)
- Certified copy of matric certificate or latest academic results (Dated within six months of the application)
- Commitment letter for a bursary or loan from other sponsors/bank where applicable.
- A total of breakdown of the total annual academic, fees required from the institution.
- A certified copy of their Senior Certificate (Dated within six months of the application)
- If the applicant is a minor and unemployed, he/she must provide the following:
- An affidavit stating the known / unknown whereabouts of the absent parent/s
- Proof of social grant, if applicable.
- Parents/guardian/partner’s proof of income (i.e., latest payslip, bank statement with a bank stamp or IRP form).
- A certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased parent/s (dated within six If the months of application).
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- If the applicant is not a minor (i.e., older than 21 years old), the applicant must provide proof of financial need (i.e., latest payslip, bank statement with a bank stamp or IRP form).
NB! All certified documents must be valid for 6 months from date of submission.
Application Deadline
September 8, 2023
How to Apply
Complete an online national bursary application form available on our website:
www.nfvf.co.za or https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za
Applications will not be considered if:
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- the application form is incomplete or wrong information is provided.
- supporting documents are missing or not certified.
- If it is for outstanding tertiary fees (owed tertiary fees)
- Applications sent via fax or email will not be considered.
Submission Date : 28 June – 08 September 2023 at 17h00.
For any queries regarding application process, please contact an Applications Officer:
Thandekile Hlatshwayo
Email: [email protected].
Telephone: 011?483 0880
Or
Manti Sekwakwa Mmalebati
Email:?[email protected]
Telephone: 011?483 0880
For more details, visit NFVF website.
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